Apology as lessons cancelled at £28m North West Community Campus in Dumfries

The North West Community Campus in Dumfries has been closed over safety concerns

The chief executive of a Scottish council forced to close a new £28 million school after a child was struck by a digital screen said the situation was “absolutely disappointing”.

Gavin Stevenson said the community should have been celebrating the North West Community Campus in Dumfries, which was closed over safety concerns on Friday, but instead were left frustrated and disappointed. Classroom checks are being carried out to see when pupils can safely return.

Mr Stevenson said: “I am extremely angry and disappointed and I would have to apologise to the children, their parents, staff and the wider community.”

He said that Dumfries and Galloway council had received “gold-plated assurances” over the building before it opened.

Mr Stevenson confirmed that there would be no lessons…

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